caulking
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thumb|upright|Silicone-based caulk on this upturned bathroom sink will spread smoothly, sealing the gap, when the sink is turned over and installed.
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- Historical uses
- Modern use in construction
- Application<span class="anchor" id="Caulking gun"></span><span class="anchor" id="Caulk cartridge"></span>
- Backer rod
- Energy efficiency
- Preventing infestation
- Types
- Acrylic latex
- Acrylic tile sealant
- Polyurethane
- Silicone
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thumb|upright|Silicone-based caulk on this upturned bathroom sink will spread smoothly, sealing the gap, when the sink is turned over and installed.
Caulk (also known as caulking and calking) is a material used to seal joints or seams against leakage in various structures and piping.